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IWF Junior World Championships | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Sporting Event |
Date(s) | April - May - June |
Frequency | Annual |
Country | Varying |
Inaugurated | 1975 |
Organised by | IWF |
The IWF Junior World Championships is organised by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). [1] [2] The first competition was held in 1975. [3]
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